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STAFFORD WINTERFEST

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 AT 3 PM – 7 PM MAIN ST STAFFORD SPRINGS CT

Celebrate the spirit of the season with friends, family, and neighbors at Stafford WinterFest! The festive event features the Parade of Lights, live performances, visits with Santa, a community bonfire, tractor rides through Hyde Park, and more. With hundreds of luminaries lighting the night along Main Street, Stafford comes alive with holiday cheer…don't miss this beloved community tradition! Weather date: December 12.

STORY TIME WITH SANTA SILVER BELL FARM

THROUGHOUT DECEMBER • 305 SILVER STREET MONSON, MA 01057

This magical, special event features a personal meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, digital photographs from your visit, a group read-aloud session, and gingerbread cookie decorating.

• Sessions are limited to 18 children and last approximately 1.5 hours. • There is no charge for adults, or for siblings under 2 that are attending with a participating child, but who won't be decorating a cookie. Please try to limit the number of adults to two per participating child. (Not recommended for children under 2.) • Tickets must be purchased online and in advance. We recommend that you book early because this event does sell out quickly. • Please note that all sales are final. No refunds or exchanges, please. For all questions about the event, please call 413-596-4370. If no one answers, leave a message with your contact information and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

For tickets: silverbellfarm.ticketspice.com/santa-storytime-at-silver-bell-farm-2022

THE GRINCH'S GROTTO

SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS • 21 EDWARDS STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA

WOOD MUSEUM OF SPRINGFIELD HISTORY

Here is a wonderful, awful idea for the holiday season! Step into the Grinch’s Grotto to meet the Grinchiest of Grinchy beings, the Grinch himself. Exclusively available at the Springfield Museums, the Grinch’s Grotto gives you and your loved ones a rare opportunity to visit his special cave and strike a pose or two. The Grinch’s Grotto is in the midst of a Who-ville space with interactive stations sure to amuse the whole family. Grow your heart three sizes with the joy of this immersive experience! Visit: //springfieldmuseums.org/programs/ to see when the Grinch will make an appearance. But don’t worry, when he is not at home a delightful Grinch selfie station will be waiting for you!